Sussex Christian Reformed Church

Sunday, August 15, 2010

9:30 A.M. Service

                               

We Gather in the Presence of God

Call to Worship

*God’s Greeting

*Hymn # 327 Psalter  1-3  “Praise to the Lord…”

 

God Separates His People From Sin

God’s Will for Holy Living

Assurance of Pardon

Song of Response # 352 Celebration  1,3

“O, The Deep, Deep Love of Jesus”

Congregational Prayer

 

God Speaks Through His Word

*Hymn # 318 Psalter  1-3  “Holy, Holy, Holy”

Prayer of Illumination – Elder

Scripture: Ezra 6:19-22   p. 498

Sermon: “The Lord’s Supper: Joy and Responsibility”

Prayer

*Song of Response # 562 Celebration  1-4 

“Be Thou My Vision”

 

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

Formulary for Communion    p. 156

*Apostle’s Creed

*Invitation

Distribution of the Bread

Distribution of the Cup

(Anna Dekker will sing)

 

We Respond to God’s Word

Psalm of Thanksgiving – Psalm 136

*Hymn of Praise # 157 Celebration  1,3

Offerings - General Fund and Mission Fund

Offertory Prayer

 

 

We Go Out in Peace

*Benediction

*Doxology # 318 Psalter verse 4  Holy, Holy, Holy”

 

7:00 P.M. Evening Service

 

We Gather in the Presence of God

Call to Worship

Silent Prayer

*Opening Hymn # 680 Celebration  1-3

“All the Way My Savior Leads Me” 

*God’s Greeting

*Hymn of Praise # 159 Psalter  1-3

“O Lord of Hosts, How Lovely”

 

God Speaks Through His Word

Prayer of Illumination

Scripture: Job 42   p. 566

Sermon: “Happily Ever After?”

Prayer

 

We Respond to God’s Word

*Hymn of Praise “Knowing You”   (on screen)

Congregational Prayer

*Our Common Faith – Our World Belongs to God  55-57

*Response # 633 Celebration

“Lord, I Offer My Life to You”

Offering – Today’s Choice

 

We Go Out in Peace

*Benediction

*Doxology # 193 Celebration  1-4  “God Is So Good”

 

Please join us for a time of fellowship on the patio after the morning service.  

 

This morning we celebrate the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper.  Visitors who have made a public profession of faith in Jesus Christ as their Savior, and who seek to live out their faith as part of a church which desires to serve God according to His Word, are welcome to participate.  If you partake of communion as a visitor, please fill out a visitor card and place it in the offering plate as testimony to the faith we share.  If you have questions, please talk to one of the elders who will be greeting by the doors after the service.

 

CALENDAR:

Monday:  7:30 P.M.  LIFTS – “Living in Faith to Serve” Group will meet at the home of Eric and Amanda.

 

Wednesday:  7:30-9:00 P.M.  Gym Night at SCS for Junior High and older

 

Thursday:  7:30 P.M.  GEMS Counselor Meeting at church.  We will be reviewing the 2010-2011 GEMS season.  All are welcome. 

 

Thursday:  8:00 P.M.  “Moms of Tykes” will meet at the home of Brandie Vande Werken.

 

Please Note!

Bill and Terri Garris have a new email address.  Please send all bulletin announcements and email messages to

btgarris@centurylink.net.

 

SAVE THE DATE!  A special youth ministry kick-off is being planned for September 25 at 7:00 P.M. for junior and senior high at the church.  Please keep this date available with your parents.  It will be inspirational and informative.

 

Are you interested in a mission trip to Haiti in January 2011?  Looking for a minimum of ten people who can commit to two weeks and help raise their own funds.  Trip includes working, witnessing, and experiencing the culture.  If interested, talk to Owen Valkema.

 

North Jersey Men of Promise is hosting a family picnic at the Solid Rock Day Camp at 37 Stephens Road in West Milford on August 21 from 1-7 P.M.  For more info or to RSVP call George Pomante at 973-827-7355.

 

August special offerings

August 29 – Sussex Christian School

 

From the Council:

As part of the planning for the new bi-denominational hymnal, it was noted that the RCA and CRC have differing versions of the Reformed Standards – the Belgic Confession, Heidelberg Catechism and Canons of Dort.  A small interdenominational committee was formed by Faith Alive to work toward a common translation of the confessions.

Upon review of the proposed translations, Synod 2010 mandated the committee to distribute an updated document that reflects the suggested changes of Synod to the churches by July 1, 2010 for response and comment in order to prepare a final report and recommendations to synod 2011.  The “Proposed Translation of the Three Reformed Standards” version can be downloaded from the “Synodical Resources” pages of the CRC website:

www.crcna.org/pages/synodical.cfm (below reports)

Please take time to consider these proposed translations over the coming weeks.  The council is asking members of our congregation to look at the proposed revisions, and get back to a member of council.  Be sure to respond with your feedback by September 4, 2010 so that we can include the appropriate feedback to the Synodical Study Committee.

 

Sussex Christian School is holding its 32nd Annual Fall Festival on Saturday, September 18 at the fairgrounds.  Space is still available for craft and antique vendors.  Please call Hope Clark at 973-875-5520 for more information.

WORSHIP WORKSHOP! Madison Avenue CRC is hosting a worship workshop on Saturday, September 11 from 9-1 at their church.  Any interested person is welcome to attend, with a special invitation to church leaders and youth.  Flyers are available at the back of the church or talk to Pastor Joel.

 

 

 

NURSERY

 

Today:  Infants: Larissa Ellis, Donna Babich

Toddlers: Marge Kuperus, Rachael Klein

 

Next Sunday:  Infants:  Kyleigh Little, Judy Vander Ploeg

Toddlers: C.J. Kuperus, Liz Kuperus

 

GREETERS

 

Today: Pete and Jean Thiessen

Next Sunday: Andy and Linda Kabasakalian

 

REFRESHMENTS

 

Today: Bob Westra, Rob Dekker, Rick Vander Ploeg

Next Sunday: Joan Aukema, Tony Fiorita, Russ Zuidema

 

USHERS

 

Today: C.J. Kuperus, Owen Valkema, Teddy Babich

  Next Sunday: H. Vander Groef, R. Vander Ploeg, H.R. Byma

 

SOUND BOOTH

 

Today:  A.M.  Karson Sybesma and Dan Van Wyk

P.M.  Zach Vander Groef

Next Sunday: A. M. Russ and William Zuidema

P.M. Dan Van Wyk